| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $165.28 | 5.201% | $173.8762 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.49 | 11.446% | $96.3896 | $96.39 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.61 | 9.755% | $188.3506 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.38 | 3.755% | $59.5346 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.69 | 3.204% | $18.2568 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.57 | 11.448% | $69.733 | $69.73 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.86 | 5.452% | $169.6301 | $169.63 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.88 | $775.7709 | $775.77 | $775.85 | $775.80 | |